Man Killed By Falling Tree Was Respected Veterinarian, Former Tufts Doc

SUTTON, MA — Whipping winds caused a fatal accident on Thursday that claimed the life of a man driving in Oxford. On Friday, authorities identified the man who was killed.

Dr. Peter Kintzer, a well-known expert veterinarian, was killed in Oxford while driving on Sutton Ave. shortly before 1:40 p.m. on Thursday, reports WCVB-TV. Kintzer, 55 from Sutton, was a specialist who diagnosed unusual animal illnesses, and worked at many hospitals, including Boston Road Animal Clinic.

There were no other people in the car when the accident occurred, said WCVB-TV. The accident occurred near the Sportsmen's Club.

A high-wind warning was issued for the area on Thursday, with gusts reaching up to 55 mph.

As a specialist, particularly in the area of dermatology, Kintzer spoke about animal medicine all over the world and was due to speak soon in Las Vegas. Speaking to the Worcester Telegram and Gazette, Kintzer's wife Katey remembers him as an incredibly kind, funny and brilliant person. The couple has five dogs, and Kintzer's family is particularly concerned about how the dog Lucy will cope with the death.

According to a biography on Pet Health Network, Kintzer earned his DVM from the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University. He completed an internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City, followed up with a residency in small animal internal medicine at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in Grafton. He was on staff with Tufts for five years, followed by his work as a field medical specialist.

Many clinics and surgical centers with whom Kintzer associated with and worked posted their condolences.

Refresh this page for updates.

Photo via Shutterstock